I was 16 when I started dating a man in his 30s. I knew it was wrong, but I was young and foolish. He pressured me into having sxx, and I eventually gave in. I got pregnant, and he stopped talking to me. When my mom asked me who the father was, I refused to tell her. I'm now 17, and I'm still pregnant. I know I need to tell my mom the truth, but I'm scared. I don't know how she'll react. I'm also scared of what my teacher will do if he finds out I told her. I need to find the courage to tell my mom the truth. I know it's the right thing to do. She can help me figure out what to do next. I'm also scared, but I know I can do this.

I had a friend whom I deeply cared for, and we were in a FWB (Friends with Benefits) relationship for almost two years. I had pursued him for the same duration. Initially, I was content with our FWB arrangement because I genuinely liked him. He was kind, considerate, and even my travel companion. However, I decided to end it because I began to believe he was primarily interested in the physical aspect of our relationship. He would often send mixed signals – being affectionate one day and distant the next. I was willing to be patient and wait for him, hoping for assurance that our relationship could evolve into a committed one. But as time passed, and with no clear commitment from his side, I grew tired of chasing him. Consequently, I ventured into a dating app, where I found someone who was caring and considerate. After some time, we decided to become boyfriend and girlfriend. During this period, I convinced myself that I had moved on from my previous love, especially since we hadn't been in touch for several days. However, recently, he invited me and my cousin to a get-together. While we were eating, he accidentally noticed my messages on my phone but didn't comment on them at the time. Later, when I got home, he messaged me, saying, "You should have told me you had a boyfriend. I wanted to court you, but someone beat me to it." This revelation stirred up all the emotions I had been attempting to suppress. It's been a week since then, and I am still in a relationship with my current boyfriend. However, I am feeling confused, uneasy, guilty, and uncertain about the situation.

• October 1, 2023